FM asks ministries to front-load capex, ensure clearance of MSMEs' dues

Nirmala Sitharaman, during a virtual review meeting, emphasised that enhanced capex will play a critical role in revitalising the post-pandemic economy

Nirmala Sitharaman has asked ministries to front-load their capital expenditure as she chaired a virtual meeting with senior government officials on the infrastructure roadmap. 

While reviewing the capital expenditure performance of the ministries and their CPSEs on Friday, the Finance Minister emphasised that enhanced capex will play a critical role in revitalising the post-pandemic economy.

This was the fourth review meeting by the Finance Minister with ministries and second in the series of meetings scheduled on the infrastructure roadmap ahead after the presentation of Budget 2021-22. The meeting was attended by Finance Secretary, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Secretary, Department of Public